Health & Fitness

Author’s note: To the person or persons who made it known to me that this subject matter is not quite ready for prime time and a little too ‘honest’. Don’t read it. It’s ok. Go back to the nightly news or whatever it is that you do in the evening. This is a serious topic for most women in my age group and if pelvic PT works, the patient can avoid painful and costly surgery, as well as quality of…

I think we could all use a little levity. Between the snow looming over the northeast and our bodies longing for flip flops, sunshine and warmth, we all seem to be in need of something lighthearted, perhaps silly? I think I can help, and so can Kate. About a month ago I wrote a post entitled, They have a personal trainer for that? The topic was about bladder issues, prolapsed bladder, fallen pelvic floor, however you wish to call it. The…

(Please read in its entirety) This is a type of public service announcement, seriously. I have never shied away from talking about anything personal. Miscarriages, breast cancer, menopause, hot flashes, infertility and other sorted topics have surfaced here giving rise to open conversations and awareness. Humor can make things better, or at least easier to face. This one, however, takes the cake. I am talking about bladder issues, prolapsed bladder, fallen pelvic floor- whatever you want to call it. It…

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